About Recreation and Parks

March 3 Registration Update: Due to impending weather, phone and walk-in registration may be unavailable this afternoon. Online registration will remain open as usual. Click here to register online.

Construction at headquarters: The Recreation & Parks headquarters (7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia) is undergoing construction until approximately mid-March. During this time walk-in registration will still be available. There will be no public restrooms available until construction is complete.

Trail Use Survey: Do you use the trails in Howard County? We are seeking information on your experiences on unpaved trails at county parks. Please fill out our short, six-question survey, to help us better meet your needs: Trail Use Survey

Tell HoCo allows County residents and visitors the ability to report non-emergency problems – such as potholes, graffiti, downed tree limbs on County property and traffic signal issues – to the appropriate county government representative, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Click the icon to Tell HoCo!

Centennial Boat Rentals are now closed for the season and will reopen in mid-April 2015. For more information, visit the boat rental page.

Park Improvements (2/10 update): Click here for an up-to-date list of park projects, including construction, improvements and closures. Now includes Alpha Ridge, Holiday Hills, Centennial, Cypressmede and Western Regional Parks.